Weight Watchers people

CLCinNOLA

I really like Weight Watchers and lost 95 pounds there a few years back. I never got to goal, so I never got to where the meetings were free. I stopped going, lost my focus, and regained 65 pounds over several years.

The reason why I am here, is that it is free. I don't see anything wrong with Weight Watchers. I am new here, but have great hopes for MFP.

KnittingSoo

I've lost over 50 pounds since mid-January on WW - and I really like the plan. As others have mentioned, WW set your points level (effectively your calorie target) lower to allow for the zero point fruit. You also get weekly points that you spread out over the week however you like, which helps when fitting it evenings out, celebrations etc.

I've double tracked 3 of the weeks on plan and my total calories (including fruit and veg) falls in line with the recommended MFP (and Nutracheck)(and Fitbit!) calories.

I have considered changing to a free (or cheaper) option - but WW is working for me so I'll be staying there for now.

themegnapkin

This thread is directly relevant to me, since I signed up for WW today. I like MFP, but I don't like how it counts fruit calories. According to MFP, I go over my sugar grams every day just by eating a grapefruit and drinking a smoothie made with a banana and handful of berries. I like fruit and the way it makes me feel. So, I'm giving WW a test run, to see if it can help me lose weight without feeling so deprived.

Also - I tend to get a little obsessed when I count calories, and since I'm petite, plus close to my goal weight, my calorie allowance on MFP is small. I'm also active, and at 1,200 calories/day, I don't think I'm eating enough. I've joined the eat more to weigh less group, but it's difficult to get my head in the right space to feel comfortable eating 1,600 calories. I hope that by calling them points instead of calories, I worry about them.

jcamby

I used to be a die hard WW member - didn't think that I could lose weight without counting points but you know what??! YOU CAN!! Now that I've found MFP I'll never go back! Love MFP as it's free and the boards are great. WW was good and the meetings were helpful but you can't beat free and effective!

mmsilvia

I am a lifetime member. I loved the program (the old one) and learned how to eat right and cook healthy. I lost a lot of weight. I kept it off for a few years but, after awhile I slowly drifted away. I felt like 'I got this' but, really I didn't. Once I left the support that helped me lose it, I started to gain. I learned that it was also the support that helped me keep it off.

I am able to find the same support here on MFP and it's FREE. Granted I am able to attened meetings for free as a lifetime member but, I don't always have time to get to a scheduled meeting. And, I can't justify paying for their online program when I can use this one for free.

The bottom line is, follow what ever program works best for you while, eating healthy and exercise every day.

krisha36

Weight watchers never really worked for me. i hate cooking for just me its hard. but i am almost tempted to try it one more time.

hazelovesfood

You would be better off just counting cals coz ive done it and a first i lost then it just stopped. when i counted the cals i was eating it was probs too much, as i ate alot of free fruit.